IMC 5010 - Basic Robotics

Clock Hours: 120

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to robotic systems, emphasizing safety, basic operations, and coordinate teaching. Students will learn essential safety protocols, such as emergency stop (E-stop) locations, safeguarded and restricted spaces, and the use of Deadman switches. Fundamental robotic knowledge includes identifying axes, motors, motion groups, robot, and controller types, and performing battery replacements. The course also covers coordinate systems (Joint, World, and Tool) and introduces students to robotic programming techniques, including creating programs, modifying code, and explaining motion types. Through hands-on exercises, students will develop the skills to operate and program robots safely and effectively.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify E-Stop locations and explain Safeguarded, Restricted, and Operating spaces.

Demonstrate robot power-up procedures.

Understand the differences between T1 and T2 modes and when to use them.

Explain and use Deadman switches and NTEDs (Non-Teach Enable Device).

Demonstrate how and where to lock out a robot.

Recognize robot axes, motors, motion groups, and controller types.

Identify robot types, software versions, and revisions.

Explain pulse coder and main board battery replacement procedures.

Explain the Right Hand Rule and it’s application.

Jog a robot using Joint, World, and Tool coordinate systems.

Create a robotic program and add, modify, or delete program lines.

Create and touch up points, including PR[1] Home Positions.

Differentiate between Joint and Linear motion types and their associated speed types.

Explain CNT (Continuous Path) and Fine Move instructions.